you're free to do anything with gpl software that you would be free to do in the absence of the gpl. consequently it in no way limits any freedom; the freedom h

you're free to do anything with gpl software that you would be free to do in the absence of the gpl. consequently it in no way limits any freedom; the freedom has been limited by applicable law. if this is a problem you need to take it up with the relevant legislators in your area. complaining that the fsf or another publisher only returns most of your freedom isn't exactly fair. they have returned most of your freedom but retained the amount that would allow you to restrict someone else's freedom. you only want off them the freedom to restrict someone else's freedom, so it's hypocritical; if there is some benefit to this freedom, then they have fairly exercised it and you lost out. (i find the fsf's argument that dynamic linking is illegal in the absence of a licence a long bow to draw tho.)